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UTCR 6.130 — WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 6 · physical PDF page 7 · 2026
6.130 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES No waiver of trial by jury in civil cases in circuit court shall be deemed to have occurred unless the parties notify the court of such a waiver before 5:00 p.m. of the last judicial day before trial. Thereafter, a jury trial may not be waived without the consent of the court. Failure to timely notify the court of a waiver before the day of trial may result in an assessment by the judge on one or both of the parties for the per diem fee and mileage costs of bringing in the jury panel for that trial.
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UTCR 5.150 — STREAMLINED CIVIL JURY CASES
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 5 · physical PDF page 9–10 · 2026
5.150 STREAMLINED CIVIL JURY CASES (1) A civil case eligible for jury trial may be designated as a streamlined case. The availability of the designation may vary by judicial district and is dependent on the availability of staff, judges, and courtrooms. A party seeking the designation must confer with the court to determine whether the designation is available. If it is available, a party seeking the designation must do all of the following: (a) Obtain the agreement of all other parties to designate the case as a streamlined civil jury case. (b) Submit a joint motion and an order to the presiding judge in substantially the forms provided at www.courts.oregon.gov. (2) The decision to accept or reject a case for designation as a streamlined case is within the sole discretion of the presiding judge or designee. The judge will consider the request on an expedited basis, when possible, and enter an order granting or denying the motion. If the judge grants the motion and designates the case …
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UTCR 6.060 — PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS AND VERDICT FORMS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 6 · physical PDF page 4–5 · 2026
6.060 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS AND VERDICT FORMS (1) A party must file any requested jury instruction or verdict form. The party must also submit a copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms to the trial judge in the manner and time specified by the judge. (2) All requested jury instructions and verdict forms must be in writing and served on the opposing party. (3) Requested instructions may include any Uniform Oregon Jury Instruction by reference only to its instruction number and title: such as “Instruction No. 70.04— Lookout.” If the uniform instruction contains blanks or alternative choices, the appropriate material to complete the instruction must be supplied in the request. (4) Requested jury instructions, including references to Uniform Oregon Jury Instructions, must be prepared as follows: (a) Requested uniform instructions must be identified in accordance with UTCR 6.060(3). (b) Instructions, including uniform instructions, must be numbered consecutively, beginning with…
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UTCR 13.250 — REQUEST FOR TRIAL DE NOVO
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 10–11 · 2026
13.250 REQUEST FOR TRIAL DE NOVO (1) A party who qualifies under ORS 36.425(2) may obtain a trial de novo on the case determined by completing the service, filing, payment of trial or jury fee and deposit as required under ORS 36.425(2). (2) In addition to the provisions under ORS 36.425 relating to a trial de novo, the following provisions apply: (a) In addition to filing a written notice of appeal and request for trial de novo with the trial court administrator, the party must serve on the parties a copy of the written notice of appeal and request for a trial de novo filed with the trial court administrator, and proof of such service must be filed with the trial court administrator. 2026 UTCR 13.11 (b) When cases are consolidated for arbitration and a party has filed an appeal from the arbitration award in one or more of the consolidated cases, any other party who otherwise qualifies under ORS 36.425(2) may serve and file with the trial court administrator a request for trial de novo…
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UTCR 7.010 — PLEAS, NEGOTIATIONS, DISCOVERY, AND TRIAL DATES IN CRIMINAL CASES
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 7 · physical PDF page 1–2 · 2026
7.010 PLEAS, NEGOTIATIONS, DISCOVERY, AND TRIAL DATES IN CRIMINAL CASES (1) At the time of arraignment, the court may either accept a not guilty plea and set a trial date or set a date for entry of a plea in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. (2) Discovery and investigations must be concluded by a date as set by the court which is: (a) For defendants in custody, not less than 21 days after arraignment but, in any event, not later than 21 days prior to the trial date; and (b) For defendants who are not in custody, not less than 35 days after arraignment, but not later than the 35th day prior to the trial date. (3) Not later than the date set pursuant to subsection (2), trial counsel must report the following: (a) Whether a jury trial is requested; (b) The probable length of trial; (c) The need for a pretrial hearing; and (d) Any other matter affecting the case. (4) Relief from the dates set pursuant to subsection (2) of this rule shall be granted for good cause shown. 1988 …
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UTCR 8.120 — INFORMAL DOMESTIC RELATIONS TRIAL
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 8 · physical PDF page 9–10 · 2026
8.120 INFORMAL DOMESTIC RELATIONS TRIAL (1) Upon the consent of both parties, Informal Domestic Relations Trials may be held to resolve any or all issues in original actions or modifications for dissolution of marriage, separate maintenance, annulment, child support, and child custody filed under ORS chapter 107, ORS chapter 108, ORS 109.103, and ORS 109.701 through 109.834. (2) The parties may select an Informal Domestic Relations Trial at any time before trial commences by filing either a Domestic Relations Trial Process Selection form (traditional or informal trial) in substantially the form provided at www.courts.oregon.gov/forms or making such selection orally on the record. If the selection is made orally, the judicial officer accepting the parties’ selection must ensure the parties agree to the items identified on the form provided at www.courts.oregon.gov/forms. This form must be accepted by all judicial districts. SLR 8.121 is reserved for the purpose of making such format man…
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UTCR 24.100 — TRIALS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 24 · physical PDF page 5 · 2026
24.100 TRIALS (1) Trials will be scheduled as soon as possible after defendant’s answer is filed or after the date for filing an answer has passed but, unless the parties consent, trial shall not be scheduled sooner than 90 days after the date the answer is filed or the date for filing an answer has passed. (2) Trials will be scheduled for 30 minutes and without the expectation of live witness testimony other than petitioner. If the trial will take longer than 30 minutes, or if witnesses other than petitioner will be called, the party requesting additional time must notify the court no later than 45 days before the trial date.
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UTCR 3.120 — COMMUNICATION WITH JURORS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 3 · physical PDF page 3 · 2026
3.120 COMMUNICATION WITH JURORS (1) Except as necessary during trial, and except as provided in subsection (2), parties, witnesses or court employees must not initiate contact with any juror concerning any case which that juror was sworn to try. (2) After a sufficient showing to the court and on order of the court, a party may have contact with a juror in the presence of the court and opposing parties when: (a) There is a reasonable ground to believe that there has been a mistake in the announcing or recording of a verdict; or (b) There is a reasonable ground to believe that a juror or the jury has been guilty of fraud or misconduct sufficient to justify setting aside or modifying the verdict or judgment.
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